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Overview

Chronic sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is a condition in which the person affected has swollen nasal passages (sinuses-a cavity which connects your skull with nasal activities), for an extended time. The condition is diagnosed when the inflammation continues for more than 10 weeks and when normal treatment for sinus is not working. A stuffed up nose and pressure on the cheekbones can often mean acute sinusitis. A person will not be able to drain his/her nose, due to infection and swelling of the nose. The condition is common among adults and rare in children. Chronic sinusitis is a common disease worldwide, particularly in places with high levels of atmospheric pollution. Rhinosinusitis is more common in the pediatric population because this term includes both acute and chronic infection and both viral and bacterial disease.

Symptoms

Recurrent rhinosinusitis will interfere with your normal nasal activities like drainage and breathing through nose. People can also have a swollen face, pain, and tender facial muscles. The common symptoms include: Yellow or green discharge from the nose. Throat infection. Acute cough in the night. Headache, fever, and weakness. Patient will feel mucus (slimy substance in nose) being pushed back into the throat. Pressure on eyes, nose, cheeks, forehead, ear, along with tooth pain. Mild problem in smelling and change of taste.DFDAFF


Causes

The most probable causes of chronic sinusitis are: Acute growth in the sinuses. Bacterial infection in the respiratory tract. Nose allergy and nasal tumours. Infection in the tooth. Disease which causes slimy substance to build up in the nose Nasal septum in which the wall between the nostrils blocks the sinus passage. Low immunity can also result in nasal blockage.


Diagnosis

The doctor will physically examine your nose, to detect swelling, infection, or any other sign of abnormality in the nasal activities. Diagnostic tests carried out include: ... Nasal endoscopy CT (Computed Tomography) scan MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan An allergy skin test


Treatments

, the doctors may employ several methods to treat recurrent rhinosinusitis, which may vary on a case-to-case basis. .. Home based treatments The doctor may recommend certain home-based treatments for symptom management. These are easy-to-follow clinical instructions. It includes, using warm cloth to ease your nasal congestion, nasal sprays, drinking fluids, sprays to reduce swelling, pain relievers, antibiotics and aspirin prescription, and immunotherapy. Surgery Surgery is done using an endoscope and other surgical instruments, and depending upon the exact nature of the disease. It is done to remove nasal polyps (abnormal growth of small cells on nose line or nasal passage), and nasal tumours. It also treats crooked nose, when nasal septum (the wall which divides the nose) is deviated and drain the sinuses or open the narrow sinuses.


Prevention

Acute sinusitis can be prevented by taking certain steps: Treat your blocked or cold nose by taking hot water steam. Avoid inhalation of smoke. Avoid allergic reaction to your nose. Avoid close contact with people who have cold.


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